Staghorn Sumac

Common Name: Staghorn Sumac Scientific Name: Rhus typhina Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist Bloom Colour: Green, White Season of Interest: Fall Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline Description: This shrub has great architecture—just look at those branches! It comes into its own in fall, with bright leaves and red fruits that stay through the winter.
  • Common Name: Staghorn Sumac
  • Scientific Name: Rhus typhina
  • Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure
  • Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade
  • Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist
  • Bloom Colour: Green, White
  • Season of Interest: Fall
  • Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline
  • Description: This shrub has great architecture-just look at those branches! It comes into its own in fall, with bright leaves and red fruits that stay through the winter.